CLA-2-61:K:TC:B6:I15 A85080
Mr.Allan H. Kamnitz
Sharretts, Paley, Carter & Blauvelt, P.C.
Sixty-seven Broad Street
New York, NY 10004
RE: The tariff classification of a woman's beaded knit pullover
and top from India.
Dear Mr. Kamnitz:
In your letter dated June 24, 1996, you requested a
classification ruling on behalf of Ralph Lauren Womenswear, L.P.
The submitted samples, identified by style numbers 2990 and
29001, are woman's beaded garments composed of 100% nylon jersey
knit fabric. The fabric contains more than nine stitches per 2
centimeters measured in the horizontal direction.
Style number 2990 is a pullover featuring a v-neckline,
hemmed long sleeves, center back seam and hemmed bottom.
Vertical rows of glass beads decorate the garment. Style number
29001 is a fully-lined sleeveless top featuring oversized
armholes, narrow shoulder straps which criss-cross and are sewn
to a straight back, center back partial zipper closure, and
hemmed bottom. Glass beads sewn in a diamond pattern decorate
the garment. The samples which have been submitted with your
inquiry will be returned as requested.
The applicable subheading for style number 2990 will be
6110.30.3055, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTSUS), which provides for sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts,
waistcoats (vests) and similar articles, knitted or crocheted: of
man-made fibers: other...other: women's or girls'. The duty rate
will be 33.8% ad valorem.
The applicable subheading for style number 29001 will be
6114.30.1020, HTSUS, which provides for other garments, knitted
or crocheted: of man-made fibers: tops, women's or girls'. The
duty rate will be 29.6% ad valorem.
Style numbers 2990 and 29001 fall within textile category
designation 639. As products of India, the merchandise is
subject to visa requirements and quota restraints based upon
international textile trade agreements.
The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected. Since
part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, to obtain the most current information available, we
suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status
Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal
issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for
inspection at your local Customs office.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations.
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Thomas Mattina
Area Director
JFK Airport